‘Backrooms’ producer Peter Chernin thinks Hollywood needs to change – CNBC

Published Sat, Jun 6 2026 9:00 AM EDT Hollywood is scrambling to recreate the success of “Backrooms,” a low-budget psychological horror directed by YouTube creator Kane Parsons. Producer Peter Chernin said film studios need to embrace risk, including with lower-budget fare. Franchise and sequel fatigue could drive a sea change across the industry as the appetite for fresh ideas grows and younger audiences make up more box office sales. Over the past week, one conversation has dominated Hollywood executive lunches and studio staff meetings: What’s the next “Backrooms”? The industry is scrambling to figure out how to replicate the phenomenon of “Obsession” and “Backrooms,” low-budget psychological horror films directed by YouTube creators that have dominated the box office over the past two weeks.  View the full site
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